Update from ABU DHABI (UAE) - The Federal National Council has passed a clause in the Child Rights law requiring mothers to breastfeed – despite concerns from a minister. The council’s session on Tuesday continued a marathon debate on the legislation, during which the Minister of Social Affairs, Mariam Al Roumi, said such a law could lead to husbands suing their wives if they did not breastfeed. “This part of the law can be a burden,” she said. “If the law forced women to breastfeed, this could lead to new court cases.” Read more: thenational.ae/uae/government/fnc-passes-mandatory-breastfeeding-clause-for-child-rights-law#ixzz2r7Ds2U2C
Posted on: Wed, 22 Jan 2014 09:15:26 +0000
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